MLA is a style guide published by the Modern Language Association to standardize formatting and citing sources. It was founded in 1883 and has over 30,000 members across 100 countries. The MLA pocket style manual provides the essential information for formatting and citing sources in a concise package.

1. Basic MLA Format HOW-TO GUIDE

2. What is MLA?

3. The Modern Language Association Founded in 1883 Over 30,000 members 100 countries represented Publishes a style manual of standards Grammar Punctuation Citing sources

4. A Pocket Style Manual Everything you need to know…in a smaller package.

5. Important Pages: p.148-154 Instructions Samples